Are american girl dolls worth the price?

Question

i would like to buy my 12 year old daughter one because she loves dolls and has been begging for one

Answer 1

yes they are worth the price  

Answer 2

i had them when i was about her age.

yes i would say they are, if you think she'll enjoy it.i got a couple from my older sister and she gave them to me when she got too old for them and i loved them i loved brushing their hair and changing their clothes.lol.i passed those down to my younger sister and now she plays with them.girls love american girl dolls its kind of a childhood requirement :D

Answer 3

of coures i'm 13 and I already have 6

Answer 4

yes they are worth the price i have 4

Answer 5

That depends on what how is going to use it.  The dolls are fragile and with improper play could break.  If she cherishes her other dolls and plans to keep it for years it can be a sound investment.  If not think if the purchase is justified.  Also, be prepared if she asks for more and more.  Collection of spur of the moment can be crazy.  I had waaaaaaaay too many beanie babies.

Answer 6

NO

get her books instead those will at least help her when she grows up.

Have you heard of the dummying of America?

READING 15 MIN A DAY IS ALL IT TAKES TO PREVENT THAT  

Answer 7

go find one on eBay... you can find a STEAL for one of those...

Answer 8

Yeah do it ! In a world today were theres so much S****y dolls American dolls seem to be good role models empowering young girls . I would make it a fun project to make clothes for the doll bc that clothes are expensive and you save a few bucks .

Try ebay

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll...

Look at dolls your kid can want if you still unsure ,,lol

p***y cat dolls barbie

http://collectdolls.about.com/od/modernd...

new barbie

http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previ...

miley cyrus

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/pho...

Yeah are you scared yet the new dolls look like tranny s***s ! So i hope you can find a cheap American doll on ebay ! This time is So important for a young girl and all these awful dolls nowadays sends a horrible message to these girls !

Yeah so get it !

Izzie

Answer 9

As an adult who collects dolls........They are well worth the money. I'm not saying they are cheap.  I am saying that they are well-made.  The little girls can have them as well as older girls.  Of course the little girls really mess the hair up, but you can always send them to the doll hospital later to get new hair.  

These dolls have everything you can think of available to them as far as accessories and furniture.  They have their own doll hospital.  When a doll goes there, they are returned in a hospital gown and it's all done very cute. I wouldn't say cheap though. They have these doll made so that it is hard to make your own repairs on them.  

Someone mentioned above about the dolls of today.  I too am seeing a shift in s**y-type dolls. AG dolls are innocent and fun. I agree that this is a better dressed type of doll. Some of the girls of today may disagree.

If you do not have the money to order these dolls, you can get them on ebay.  There are books that come with them and sometimes costumes to go with the book so that the child can pretend.  

It's a good mother/daughter time as you can work together to make clothing and accessories for the dolls, tea parties, etc....  This is a great time to be with your children.  It can be done inexpensively or expensively, whichever you choose.

As for reading and not getting the doll.........You can do both!  My husband and I read to our sons every night from birth until before middle school.  Both of my sons are very intelligent.  They also had toys to play with!  Toys create imagination.  It is very good.  I'm not talking about toys just to collect.  Toys to play with and enjoy!  

Also, if a 12-year-old is asking for one, I would do it.  Today, the girls are growing up so fast.  Too fast in my opinion.  Just one or two dolls and some time with Mom would be wonderful!  I just don't agree with giving in to a huge collection of these dolls.  It can get out of hand.  

Garage sales and such are a fun place to find accessories, clothes, furniture, toys for these dolls very cheaply!

Have a good day!  

Answer 10

Not at all. Buy her a cheap knock-off.